Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 11h 46m at 5:27 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jul 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:411.48:52-0.46:238:22Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:561.49:28-0.46:238:22Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:181.410:05-0.46:238:22Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:451.410:41-0.46:248:22Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:141.411:18-0.46:248:22Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:431.411:58-0.26:258:22Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:101.34:491.12:291.16:258:22Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:351.36:411.012:40-0.12:570.96:268:22Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:551.28:450.91:240.23:340.66:268:21Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:111.210:591.02:120.54:160.36:278:21Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:221.23:040.85:020.06:278:21Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:531.19:25 AM1.24:051.15:53-0.26:288:21Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:281.39:08 AM1.36:531.36:46-0.46:288:20Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:441.47:40-0.56:298:20Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:391.58:33-0.66:298:20Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:211.59:23-0.66:308:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:551.512:471.410:451.310:09-0.56:308:19New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:271.42:141.310:471.310:52-0.46:318:19New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:561.33:301.211:221.211:31-0.26:318:18New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:251.34:421.112:271.06:328:18Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:521.25:551.012:070.01:390.96:328:17Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:151.27:190.912:390.22:370.76:338:17Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:321.19:070.81:070.43:240.56:348:16Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:361.111:220.91:300.74:070.46:348:16First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:171.11:410.94:490.26:358:15First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:531.25:310.16:358:15First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:271.26:15-0.16:368:14First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:271.37:00-0.26:368:14Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:241.47:45-0.26:378:13Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:061.48:27-0.36:388:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:371.49:07-0.36:388:12Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8771450)

Common Questions About Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Galveston Pier 21, TX today?

Slack tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX is approximately 11:05 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Galveston Pier 21, TX is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Galveston Pier 21, TX tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, TX come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX is sourced from NOAA Station #8771450. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8771450.

What is the moon phase in Galveston Pier 21, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over Galveston Pier 21, TX is First Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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